Device Migration
Overview
This document covers possible scenarios for customers wishing to migrate their existing EchoSystem devices to the Echo360 active learning platform. These use cases cover the deployment procedures for classroom devices only – Personal Capture (Windows and Mac), Classroom Capture, SafeCapture HD and the Echo360 PRO.
Personal Capture for Windows
Before migrating a Personal Capture for Windows install, ensure that the machine meets the minimum hardware specifications as outlined here. Additionally, take note of the Supported Cameras and Input Devices page to ensure they are using compatible USB devices for recording.
Manual Method
Please note
Personal Capture must be manually uninstalled and the new version installed when migrating to Echo360.
Perform a manual uninstallation of the Personal Capture software via the Add/Remove Programs option within the Control Panel.
Log into the Active Learning Platform.
Click the Settings menu to open it and select Downloads, as shown in the below figure.
Click the Windows Download link from the Personal Capture section of the Downloads page, shown below. The installer must be run locally, so save the file to your computer.
While logged into the system as an administrator, run the downloaded .EXE file to install
To install Personal Capture on Windows
Locate the downloaded Echo360PersonalCaptureInstaller.exe file. It should be located in the Downloads folder.
In the warning message that appears, click Open.
Once the installer is launched, follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Command-Line Method
Please note
Mass-migrating Personal Capture clients to Echo360 requires uninstallation of the existing software followed by installation of the Echo360 Personal Capture software.
Perform a command line uninstallation of any client installs. Content and logs will remain in the specified location.
Download the Echo360 Personal Capture Windows installer. In Echo360, it's available from the Settings > Download menu.
Proceed with a command line installation of any clients, detailed instructions can be found here.
Personal Capture for Mac
Before migrating a Personal Capture for Windows install, ensure that the machine meets the minimum hardware specifications as outlined here. Additionally, take note of the Supported Cameras and Input Devices page to ensure they are using compatible USB devices for recording.
Click the Settings menu to open it and select Downloads, as shown in the below figure.
Click the Mac Download link from the Personal Capture section of the Downloads page, shown below. The installer must be run locally, so save the file to your computer.
Extract the downloaded .ZIP file, and run the installer. The installer will automatically remove the existing version of Personal Capture.
Existing recordings will remain intact in the same location after the upgrade. Note that Personal Capture for Mac has no command line installation options.
Classroom Capture
Before migrating a Personal Capture for Windows install, ensure that the machine meets the minimum hardware specifications as outlined here. Additionally, take note of the Supported Cameras and Input Devices page to ensure they are using compatible USB devices for recording.
Manual Method
Please note
Classroom Capture must be manually uninstalled and the new version installed when migrating to Echo360.
Perform a manual uninstallation of the Classroom Capture software via the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel
Log into the Active Learning Platform as an Administrator.
Click the Settings menu to open it and select Downloads, as shown in the below figure.
Click the Windows Download link from the Software Capture section of the Downloads page, shown below. The installer must be run locally, so save the file to your computer.
While logged into the system as an administrator, run the downloaded .EXE file to install
To add a device to a room
From the main menu, click ROOMS.
Find the room you want to add the device to. Use the filtering lists at the top of the screen to narrow which rooms are shown.
Click ADD DEVICE TO ROOM.
From the Device list, select the device you want to add to the room. Devices are listed by MAC address of the device.
Click SAVE.
Command-Line Method
Perform a command line uninstallation of any client installs. Content and logs will remain in the specified location.
Download the Echo360 Classroom Capture Windows installer. In Echo360, it's available from the Settings > Download menu.
Proceed with a command line installation of any clients, detailed instructions can be found here.
SafeCapture HD
The SCHD is a fully automated capture hardware that records class content and uploads the recordings for processing and publishing.
Perform a device reset.
Insert a USB thumb drive into the computer you are using; this will be where you save the device configuration file (device.xml). Please note that the USB drive should be blank and FAT-32 formatted.
On the Active Learning Platform, click the Settings icon in the upper-right of the screen (it looks like a gear).
Select Configurations from the list.
Select the Default Room Configurations tab.
Make any necessary changes to the device/room configurations settings. These can be changed later for individual devices if necessary.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Download. Alternately, click Save and Download to retain any changes you made. Otherwise, the settings will revert to those that appeared when you opened the tab.
Save or move the downloaded device.xml file to the ROOT location on the thumb drive (NOT in a sub-folder). Whether you save or move depends on your browser download settings. DO NOT change the name of the file.
Go to the SCHD device. If necessary, turn it on and make sure it has fully initialized (wait about five minutes).
Insert the thumb drive containing the device.xml file into the USB port of the SCHD. Allow the device to upload and process the configuration file before removing the thumb drive.
Repeat the last two steps for each device that can use the downloaded configuration settings.
To add a device to a room
From the main menu, click ROOMS.
Find the room you want to add the device to. Use the filtering lists at the top of the screen to narrow which rooms are shown.
Click ADD DEVICE TO ROOM.
From the Device list, select the device you want to add to the room. Devices are listed by MAC address of the device.
Click SAVE.
Echo360 PRO
The PRO is a fully automated capture hardware that records class content and uploads the recordings for processing and publishing.
Perform a device reset.
Insert a USB thumb drive into the computer you are using; this will be where you save the device configuration file (device.xml). Please note that the USB drive should be blank and FAT-32 formatted.
On the Active Learning Platform, click the Settings icon in the upper-right of the screen (it looks like a gear).
Select Configurations from the list.
Select the Default Room Configurations tab.
Make any necessary changes to the device/room configurations settings. These can be changed later for individual devices if necessary.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Download. Alternately, click Save and Download to retain any changes you made. Otherwise, the settings will revert to those that appeared when you opened the tab.
Save or move the downloaded device.xml file to the ROOT location on the thumb drive (NOT in a sub-folder). Whether you save or move depends on your browser download settings. DO NOT change the name of the file.
Go to the PRO device. If necessary, turn it on and make sure it has fully initialized (wait about five minutes).
Insert the thumb drive containing the device.xml file into the front USB port of the PRO. Allow the device to upload and process the configuration file before removing the thumb drive.
Repeat the last two steps for each device that can use the downloaded configuration settings.
To add a device to a room
From the main menu, click ROOMS.
Find the room you want to add the device to. Use the filtering lists at the top of the screen to narrow which rooms are shown.
Click ADD DEVICE TO ROOM.
From the Device list, select the device you want to add to the room. Devices are listed by MAC address of the device.
Click SAVE.